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Information Analyst - SAS - GlaxoSmithKline - Harlow, Southeast England BSc degree with honours in a scientific or numerate subject. Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience of SAS programming within a pharmaceutical or medical environment. The Candidate: You will be a graduate with a good honours degree or MSc in statistics, computer science, or a related scientific or numerate subject, ideally with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. In addition to your excellent written and verbal communication skills, you?ll be meticulous and have a flair for problem solving. As an ambitious and self motivated individual, you?ll have the ability to work effectively in a highly motivated team. Experience of SAS is essential, however advanced SAS training, if required, will be provided as well as specific therapeutic area awareness. Role Details: As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, it is GlaxoSmithKline's goal to enable people to do more, feel better and live longer. Much of our success is down to the spirit, innovation, passion and excellence of our people. With UK sites in Harlow (Essex) and Greenford (West London) and US sites in North Carolina and Philadelphia, we can offer you a world of opportunity. We currently have 2 vacancies within the Statistics and Programming Department at the New Frontiers Science Park site in Harlow, working in the Cardiovascular or Neurosciences therapeutic teams. We are looking for a graduate, preferably with at least 2 years experience of SAS programming/analysis within the pharmaceutical, CRO or medical environment. As a key member of a dynamic team you will be working alongside medical statisticians and other programmer analysts to perform and co-ordinate analysis and reporting activities for phase II-IV clinical trials. Key Responsibilities: Typically this involves - Reviewing protocols, Case Report Forms and Reporting and Analysis Plans, specifying structure and content of reporting datasets, developing and testing SAS programs and producing summary statistics in the form of tables, listings and graphics. In addition, the scope of this role may include your involvement in the coordination of reporting activities with CROs and for supporting regulatory submissions as well as planning data transfer and aggregation activities. You should be able to work independently and supervise contract programmers and ensure appropriate quality control and validation of work to meet regulatory requirements. GSK Ref: 18996 To Apply: Please note that shortlisting preference will be given to applications received before Wednesday 4th August 2004. Please use the "cover letter" of your online application to describe how you meet the requirements of the role (however you are also welcome to include other information such as salary expectations, dates you may be unavailable to interview, etc.) Meanwhile thank you for your interest in this opportunity. At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best. For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please apply online at: http://careers.peopleclick.com/client40_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=ALL&JobID=15119 Please only apply by clicking on this link or by cutting and pasting it into your web browser. Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role. Please note that we will only contact you again if you are invited to interview. All data processed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. GSK is proud to promote an open culture, encouraging people to be themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish. GSK is an equal opportunity employer.